As a clan of ruthless mercenaries, the Black Dragon became even more dangerous when they learned of the existence of Outworld and the other realms. This unfortunate event caused the Black Dragon to greatly expand their influence, becoming a threat not only to Earthrealm, but to the other realms as well. Sprinters. The Black Dragon is known to recruit criminals who possess a diversity of skills, one among them being the ability to move swiftly through urban environments.